Joseph A. Nuñez is an American actor and comedian known for his roles on the series Bless This Mess (2019), Elena of Avalor (2016), Prison Break (2005), and in the films Rango (2011), The Watch (2012), and Superbad (2007).
Early life Nunez was born to a Mexican family (who are of Michoacan and Zacatecan) and did not learn English until the age of four. He found an interest in comedy when he was 12 and graduated from Creighton University with a Theater and English degree.
Career
Nunez worked the comedy scene at ImprovOlympic and Second City with Horatio Sanz in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles in 2001 to pursue an acting career.
He was cast as Manche Sanchez in Prison Break and had in minor roles in the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Bridesmaids. In 2010, Nunez played the role of Migo Salazar in the pilot for the FOX sitcom Running Wilde, but the role was recast after the pilot episode.
Nunez was later cast as Antonio Guzman in The Watch, Armando Gutierrez in Elena of Avalor, and Ray in Bless This Mess.
In 2026, Nunez made his directorial debut with Concert Heroes starring Chris Kattan.
Filmography YearTitleRoleNotes2003Melvin Goes to DinnerExtra2005DominoRaul ChavezThe 40-Year-Old VirginMan Buffing Floor2006Let's Go to PrisonPrisoner in BathroomThe Pursuit of HappinessDriver Who Hits ChrisSchool for Scoundrels Classmate2006–2007Prison BreakManche Sanchez9 episodes2007SuperbadLiquor Store Clerk2008Seven PoundsLarry / Hotel Owner2010In My SleepMr. MatherRunning WildeMigo SalazarPilot2011RangoRock-EyeVoiceBridesmaidsOscar the Security Guard2012Free SamplesYani PerezThe WatchAntonio Guzman2014Search PartyMiguelThe WinklersPaco2015Uncle NickLuis2016–2020Elena of AvalorArmando Gutierrez31 episodes2018The RakeJeremy2019–2020Bless This MessRay9 episodesTBAConcert HeroesDirectorial debut
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